Let Me Be Your Guide…

"That's easy to say."

"It's easy to do if you'll clear your mind. Don't focus on the consequences– just relax and breathe deeply."

Hermione chuckled – Severus was gently coaching her?

"Hermione, I'm serious. Do what I say." In a less commanding voice, Severus added, "Close your eyes and relax."

Hermione was skeptical up until the point when Severus' expert hands ran lightly all over her body while his soft voice tickled her ear.

Hermione breathed in deeply and concentrated on nothing but the sensations Severus was evoking. The tension slowly ebbed away.

After all, what did she have to fear?

…..

More commanding Sevvie.

And no, he's not going to kill Lucius… at least not in this story.

I'm starting to get irritated with the alert system but I know it will be back to working eventually. Thanks to those of you who remember to check my story for updates!